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Variation Identification and Submission

This course provides training in the key ares of construction contract variation identification and submission.

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The Variation Identification and Submission course provides training in this key risk area of construction contract management.

Please note that this course is priced in US dollars.

Variations are an important part of any building project. Project variations generally fall into two categories The first can be design/construction philosophy changes that affect existing contract or changes requested by the client. The second are project oversights or internal changes that do not involve a change in design/construction philosophy or affect existing contracts. It is vital that both these aspects be be properly controlled to ensure that project run to schedule and on budget. This course provides an effective framework for the effective, consistent and efficient identification and evaluation system of variations against contract - especially time and cost related variance throughout the construction industry. This course will help you speed up the identification and submission process of variations.

This course has been written to provide training in they key areas of variation identification and submission on building and construction projects. Submitting accurate variations on time is a vital part of any construction project. The specific program objectives are to:

1) Understand contract obligations

2) Obtain a thorough understanding of the scope of work

3) Understand the cost and time management considerations

4) Understand how variance can occur

5) Be able to identify, assess and quantify cost and time related variance

6) Be able to conduct successful variance negotiations

This course will provide you with a good practical understanding of how to identify and assess the value of a variation against contract and quantity time and cost implications of the variance. It will also provide examples of best practice notices to submit the Variation information to your client.

Course Notes

62 pages

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Contract Obligations and Scope of Work

2 Lectures
28:55

Watch this video on contract obligations and how important this is for understanding and managing variations.

Watch this video on understanding the scope of works. A key consideration when identifying variations.

Scopes of Work Video

16:57

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Managing Project Time

2 Lectures
28:44

Watch this movie that considers the implications of time and cost on project variations.

Time & Cost Consideration Video

17:48

Watch this video on the management of project time and how it effects variations.

Time Management Video

10:56

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Scheduling

2 Lectures
19:24

Watch this video on time scheduling and its impact on variations.

Time scheduling Video

09:30

Watch this video on types of schedules on construction projects.

Schedule Types video

09:54

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Scheduling Assumptions and Control Methods

2 Lectures
19:35

Watch this video on establishing and agree upon the assumptions behind construction project schedules

Establish and Agree on Scheduling Assumptions Video

09:08

Watch this video on how to control the schedule

How do I Control the Schedule Video

10:27

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Understand and Identify Time and Cost Variance

2 Lectures
34:05

Watch this video on time and cost variances.

Time & Cost Variance Video

13:41

Reporting Cost Performance Video

20:24

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Cost Budgets and Variations

2 Lectures
27:08

Deviation from Cost Budget Video

12:04

Watch this video on assessing variations.

Assessing Variation Video

15:04

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Scope Change and Variance Negotiation Video

2 Lectures
27:35

Scope Change Video

12:28

Variance Negotiation Video

15:07

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Additional Reference Material on Variations

4 Lectures
00:00

This is a fantastic guide book written by Construction Lawyer - John McMullan. It covers the key elements of administrating a construction contract - most relevant to engineers/construction managers as follows:

Exner Builders were engaged to construct a 6 story apartment block in Port Melbourne, including structure, fit-out and all services. The contract was awarded to Exner by the client, DevelopUs under a Lump Sum, Schedule of Prices.

During construction, Exner experienced changes made to the Scope of Works by DevelopUs.

These changes included:
1. Change of carpet colour

2. Change of Fire Services Scope

3. DevelopUS delay in issue design drawings

4. Towards the end of the project DevelopUs wanted Exner to build another apartment block.

You as Exner's Contract Manager, need to advise on which scenarios provide a variation for Exner

Exner is an integrated education and consulting firm with over 25 years of experience providing an extensive range of professional management services to the construction industry. Our hands-on experience includes design and construction, expert claims quantification and management, project management, business systems consulting, value for money models, safety in design and risk management systems.

Exner Education is an ASQA registered RTO and is the training development and delivery branch of Exner. From its practical experience and knowledge Exner Education has designed, developed and delivered construction specific training over the past 15 years. Exner Education provides a 'hands on' practical approach to training, developed and delivered by people who have real current practical experience in the field and are qualified VET sector trainers. This gives Exner a unique ability to balance both theoretical teaching knowledge complemented with current 'best practice' work examples.

· project management including from tender preparation, claims management to project close out;

· engineering practices; and,

· corporate improvement strategies.

Exner Education has designed, developed and delivered training for both large and small companies as well as government authorities including, Leighton Contractors, Pro-Build, Grocon, Schiavello, MBAV, HIA, VMIA, Nicholson Construction, Johns Lyng, APM Group, Victorian Managed Insurance Authority, VicRoads, Department of Treasury and Finance and Victorian Catchment Management Authority.

Exner continues to develop its online learning 'experience' and provides a unique interactive delivery methodology which gives students world first teaching tools, combining Exner's practical construction knowledge with core theory to further enhance the students learning experience.